Electricity consumption in the United States totaled ***** terawatt-hours in 2024, the highest value in the period under consideration. Figures represent energy end use, which is the sum of retail sales and direct use of electricity by the producing entity. Electricity consumption in the U.S. is expected to continue increasing in the coming years. Which sectors consume the most electricity in the U.S.? Consumption has often been associated with economic growth. Nevertheless, technological improvements in efficiency and new appliance standards have led to a stabilizing of electricity consumption, despite the increased ubiquity of chargeable consumer electronics. Electricity consumption is highest in the residential sector, followed by the commercial sector. Equipment used for space heating and cooling account for some of the largest shares of residential electricity end use. Leading states in electricity use Industrial hub Texas is the leading electricity-consuming U.S. state. In 2023, the southwestern state, which houses major refinery complexes and is also home to over ** million people, consumed almost ****terawatt-hours. Florida and California followed in second and third, with an annual consumption of approximately *** terawatt-hours and 240 terawatt-hours, respectively.

United States Electricity Consumption data was reported at 10.243 kWh/Day bn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.765 kWh/Day bn for Feb 2025. United States Electricity Consumption data is updated monthly, averaging 9.940 kWh/Day bn from Jan 1991 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 411 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.179 kWh/Day bn in Jul 2024 and a record low of 7.190 kWh/Day bn in Apr 1991. United States Electricity Consumption data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB004: Electricity Supply and Consumption. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Electricity use in the United States stood at roughly 4,049 terawatt hours in 2023. It is projected that U.S. electricity use will continue to rise over the coming decades to reach 5,178 terawatt hours by 2050.

Monthly data since January 1973 and annual data since 1949 on U.S. primary and total energy consumption by end-use sector (residential, commercial, industrial, transportation) and electric power sector.

Texas is the leading electricity-consuming state in the United States. In 2023, the state consumed 492.8 terawatt-hours of electricity. California and Florida followed in second and third, each consuming approximately 239.48 and 250.94 terawatt-hours, respectively.

In 2023, the residential sector consumed an estimated 1,450 terawatt-hours of electricity in the United States, the largest consuming sector in the country. It was closely followed by the commercial sector. In contrast, the transportation sector was the least power-demanding sector, with some 6.9 terawatt-hours consumed.

State-level data on all energy sources. Data on production, consumption, reserves, stocks, prices, imports, and exports. Data are collated from state-specific data reported elsewhere on the EIA website and are the most recent values available. Data on U.S. territories also available.

China consumes by far the most electricity of any country in the world, with almost 9,000 terawatt-hours equivalent consumed in 2024. The United States ranked as the second-leading electricity consumer that year, with over 4,000 terawatt-hours consumed. India followed, but by a wide margin. Production and consumption disparities China not only leads countries in electricity consumption worldwide, it also dominates production, generating over 10 petawatt-hours annually. The United States follows with 4.6 petawatt-hours, significantly more than its consumption of 4,065 terawatt-hours. This disparity underscores the complex relationship between production and consumption, influenced by factors such as energy efficiency, export capabilities, and domestic demand. The global expansion of electricity networks, particularly in Central and Southern Asia, is driving increased production to meet growing access and demand. Shifting energy landscapes The United States, as the second-largest consumer, is experiencing a significant shift in its energy mix. Coal-based electricity has declined by nearly 65 percent since 2010, giving way to natural gas and renewable sources. This transition is evident in recent capacity additions, with renewable energy sources accounting for almost 90 percent of new electricity capacity in 2025. The surge in renewable generation, particularly wind power, is reshaping the U.S. energy landscape and influencing consumption patterns. As renewable energy consumption is projected to more than double by 2050, the electricity market is adapting to these changing dynamics.

Annual data back to 2003 at the national level for electricity generation; capacity; consumption and cost of fossil fuels; sales, price and revenue; emissions; demand-side management; and operating revenues, expenses, and income. Based on Form EIA-860 and Form EIA-861 data.

This API provides data on U.S. total electricity consumption by fuel type, i.e., coal, petroleum liquids, petroleum coke, and natural gas. Data also organized by sector, i.e., electric power, electric utility, commerical and industrial. Annual, quarterly, and monthly data available. Based on Form EIA-906, Form EIA-920, and Form EIA-923 data. Users of the EIA API are required to obtain an API Key via this registration form: http://www.eia.gov/beta/api/register.cfm

United States EIA Forecast: Electricity Consumption: Retail Sales data was reported at 10.133 kWh/Day bn in Dec 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.500 kWh/Day bn for Nov 2019. United States EIA Forecast: Electricity Consumption: Retail Sales data is updated monthly, averaging 10.139 kWh/Day bn from Mar 2016 (Median) to Dec 2019, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.972 kWh/Day bn in Aug 2018 and a record low of 9.017 kWh/Day bn in Apr 2019. United States EIA Forecast: Electricity Consumption: Retail Sales data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB069: Electricity Supply and Consumption: Forecast: Energy Information Administration.

The City and County Energy Profiles lookup table provides modeled electricity and natural gas consumption and expenditures, on-road vehicle fuel consumption, vehicle miles traveled, and associated emissions for each U.S. city and county. Please note this data is modeled and more precise data may be available from regional, state, or other sources. The modeling approach for electricity and natural gas is described in Sector-Specific Methodologies for Subnational Energy Modeling: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy19osti/72748.pdf. This data is part of a suite of state and local energy profile data available at the "State and Local Energy Profile Data Suite" link below and complements the wealth of data, maps, and charts on the State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) platform, available at the "Explore State and Local Energy Data on SLOPE" link below. Examples of how to use the data to inform energy planning can be found at the "Example Uses" link below.

The average for 2022 based on 20 countries was 72.54 billion kilowatthours. The highest value was in Brazil: 582.71 billion kilowatthours and the lowest value was in Haiti: 0.86 billion kilowatthours. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

United States Energy Consumption: Residential: Electrical System Energy Losses data was reported at 1,032.687 BTU tn in Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 885.346 BTU tn for Jun 2018. United States Energy Consumption: Residential: Electrical System Energy Losses data is updated monthly, averaging 640.879 BTU tn from Jan 1973 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 547 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,144.798 BTU tn in Jul 2011 and a record low of 325.337 BTU tn in Apr 1973. United States Energy Consumption: Residential: Electrical System Energy Losses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.RB002: Energy Consumption.

Scenario data from the Electrification Futures Study Scenarios of Electric Technology Adoption and Power Consumption for the United States report. Annual projections from 2017 to 2050 of electric technology adoption and energy consumption for five scenarios reference electrification medium electrification high electrification electrification potential and low electricity growth. Each scenario assumes moderate technology advancement as described by Jadun et al. 2017 https//www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70485.pdf.

Forecasts expect data centers to account for between *** and ** percent of total U.S. electricity consumption in 2028. The adoption of AI has been cited as a leading driver of surging data center demand in the U.S., with the technology requiring immense computing power.

After years of stagnant growth, U.S. electricity demand recently surged. This increase was driven in part by the commercial sector, particularly the rapid expansion of data centers and the adoption of artificial intelligence. The surge is expected to continue, signaling a shift toward a more electrified economy, with significant implications for economic competitiveness and energy infrastructure.

United States Electricity Consumption: Retail Sales: Residential data was reported at 3.474 kWh/Day bn in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.298 kWh/Day bn for Sep 2018. United States Electricity Consumption: Retail Sales: Residential data is updated monthly, averaging 3.310 kWh/Day bn from Jan 1991 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 334 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.047 kWh/Day bn in Aug 2016 and a record low of 2.060 kWh/Day bn in May 1993. United States Electricity Consumption: Retail Sales: Residential data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB068: Electricity Supply and Consumption.

U.S. power consumption is projected to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, driven by increased demand from data centers, AI, and cryptocurrency, with a shift towards renewable energy sources.

United States Energy Consumption: EP: Primary: Nuclear Electric data was reported at 617.991 BTU tn in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 701.095 BTU tn for Mar 2018. United States Energy Consumption: EP: Primary: Nuclear Electric data is updated monthly, averaging 578.059 BTU tn from Jan 1973 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 544 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 780.754 BTU tn in Jan 2018 and a record low of 62.111 BTU tn in May 1973. United States Energy Consumption: EP: Primary: Nuclear Electric data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.RB002: Energy Consumption.